Hike · South Iceland
Múlagljúfur trail
Múlagljúfur – gönguleið
Leads to: Múlagljúfur
Quick facts
- Múlagljúfur trail is 366 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 25 min by car.
- The Múlagljúfur trail route is 3.8 km there and back (1.9 km one way) and takes about 45 min to walk.
- Múlagljúfur trail is a hike in South Iceland.

The facts
| Distance | 1.9 km one way |
|---|---|
| Walking time | 45 min there and back |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| From Reykjavík | 366 km by road, about 5 h 25 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.9905° N, 16.4244° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Questions people ask
What is Múlagljúfur trail?
Múlagljúfur trail is a hike in South Iceland.
Where is Múlagljúfur trail?
Múlagljúfur trail is at 63.9905° N, 16.4244° W, in South Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Múlagljúfur, a canyon about 1.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Múlagljúfur trail from Reykjavík?
Múlagljúfur trail is 366 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 25 min by car.
How do I get to Múlagljúfur trail?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Múlagljúfur trail, not to a search for its name.
How long does the Múlagljúfur trail hike take?
The Múlagljúfur trail route is 3.8 km there and back (1.9 km one way) and takes about 45 min to walk. It is rated easy. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Where does the Múlagljúfur trail route lead?
The Múlagljúfur trail route leads to Múlagljúfur.
Does it cost anything to visit Múlagljúfur trail?
We have not verified a fee for Múlagljúfur trail. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL-1.0)
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